John Bonham (rugby league) explained

John Bonham
Fullname:John Bonham
Birth Date:25 September 1948
Birth Place:Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:Newtown
Year1start:1970
Year1end:73
Appearances1:73
Tries1:14
Goals1:195
Fieldgoals1:2
Points1:436
Teama:NSW Country
Yearastart:1976
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Source:Whiticker/Hudson

John Bonham (born 25 September 1948) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s.

Playing career

Originally from Parkes, New South Wales as a Halfback, Bonham was signed by the Newtown club in 1969 and he went on to have four successful seasons with the club.

He played centre, five-eighth, halfback and hooker for Newtown during his career and was also a prolific goals kicker. He returned to country rugby league in 1975 and represented N.S.W. Country firsts in 1976.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995.